DeGarmo and Key was the first Christian rock group to be nominated for a Gr… Read Full Bio ↴DeGarmo and Key was the first Christian rock group to be nominated for a Grammy for Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary or Inspirational (for 1980's THIS AIN'T HOLLYWOOD) and were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2010. Additionally, they are notable as the first CCM industry outfit to see airplay on MTV via a video for "Six, Six, Six" (from their release COMMUNICATION).
The group was a Memphis, Tennessee based Christian rock group that started professionally in 1977 as "The Christian Band" before changing moniker. The primary members were keyboardist Eddie DeGarmo and guitarist Dana Key.
Key handled most lead vocals with gruff voiced DeGarmo occasionally taking a turn at the mic as on "Livin' on the Edge of Dyin'" from their second release, 1979's STRAIGHT ON. Other members over the years have included John Hampton, David Spain, Max Richardson, Terry Moxley, Joe Hardy and Ken Porter in the 70s. The 80s saw Tommy Cathey on bass, Greg Morrow on drums as well as Tony Pilcher on rhythm and second lead guitar. Membership has also included Kevin Rodell (drums), Chuck Reynolds (drums), Steve Taylor (guitar) (not Steven Roland Taylor) and Mark Pogue (guitar).
The band was nominated for seven Grammies and five Dove Awards during its over two decade tenure before dissolving in 1995. The group's final show was in 2008 at Illinois' Cornerstone Festival. Key passed away on June 6, 2010.
The group was a Memphis, Tennessee based Christian rock group that started professionally in 1977 as "The Christian Band" before changing moniker. The primary members were keyboardist Eddie DeGarmo and guitarist Dana Key.
Key handled most lead vocals with gruff voiced DeGarmo occasionally taking a turn at the mic as on "Livin' on the Edge of Dyin'" from their second release, 1979's STRAIGHT ON. Other members over the years have included John Hampton, David Spain, Max Richardson, Terry Moxley, Joe Hardy and Ken Porter in the 70s. The 80s saw Tommy Cathey on bass, Greg Morrow on drums as well as Tony Pilcher on rhythm and second lead guitar. Membership has also included Kevin Rodell (drums), Chuck Reynolds (drums), Steve Taylor (guitar) (not Steven Roland Taylor) and Mark Pogue (guitar).
The band was nominated for seven Grammies and five Dove Awards during its over two decade tenure before dissolving in 1995. The group's final show was in 2008 at Illinois' Cornerstone Festival. Key passed away on June 6, 2010.
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DeGarmo & Key Lyrics
Alleyways Of Strife Do you follow your feelings Down through alleyways of strif…
Emmanuel Some people say Emmanuel Christ Jesus is His name He's th…
Go Tell Them No way to tell you the things that I'm feelin' Breakin'…
I Have Decided All those awful things you all said about me And all…
Jericho What will you do when your walls come down? You should…
Let Him Help You Today Blessed is the man that walks on softly Blessed is the…
Light Of The World Your light conquered the darkness Shattered the fortress th…
Long Distance Runner You are a long distance runner You can feel the pain…
Love One Another Everybody wants to talk about it Everybody says that people…
Mary Mary, why have you come here? With a heart so sad…
Matter Of Time Why do you run? If you don't believe A word that I…
Oklahoma Blues Yes, I'm goin' to Oklahoma Takin' my Bible and my tracts Y…
Over And Over My heart cries out Lord, to be just like You My…
Wayfaring Stranger I'm just a poor wayfaring stranger Traveling through this w…
When He Comes Back Last time He came, He was called a fool He didn't…